Stephen Decatur Engle
Stephen Decatur Engle | |
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| Born | December 18, 1837 |
| Died | January 24, 1921 (aged 83) |
| Occupation | Inventor |
| Known for | The Engle Clock |
| Spouse(s) | Martha A. Grenawalt |
| Parent(s) | William Engle Mary Davis |
Stephen Decatur Engle (December 18, 1837 – January 24, 1921) of Sybertsville, Pennsylvania was an American inventor best known as the creator of the Engle Monumental Clock, a clockwork described at the time as The 8th Wonder of The World.[1]
References[]
- ^ "The Engle Monumental Clock". National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. Archived from the original on 2007-12-25. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
Stephen Decatur Engle was born in Sugarloaf Township, near Sybertsville, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, December 18, 1837. His ancestors came from Holland d n 1683, and settled at Germantown, near Philadelphia. He was raised on a farm, but his father was also a watch tinkerer, as were two of Stephen's brothers. Engle grew up with a fascination and knack for metal crafting and carpentry, which he employed to earn extra spending money. When he was twelve, he could turn wagon hubs, mortise them, and finish a hand wagon complete from the crude material.
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